Arrests

Juan Hidalgo, 25, of Berwyn Illinois has been charged with two counts of armed robbery after allegedly entering a Wicker Park business with accomplices on July 18, 2026 robbing two people at gunpoint and striking a 48-year-old woman in the face. He was arrested in Berwyn more than a month later. A detention hearing is scheduled for August 26 2026.

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1700 block West North Avenue Wicker Park Chicago near North Paulina Street where Juan Hidalgo 25 Berwyn Illinois allegedly entered business with multiple offenders July 18 2026 approximately 10:50 PM robbed 37-year-old man and 48-year-old woman at gunpoint struck woman in face cut right eye woman taken hospital good condition Hidalgo arrested August 24 2026 9:19 PM 3400 block South Harlem Berwyn Illinois charged two felony counts robbery armed with firearm detention hearing August 26 2026 Leighton Criminal Courthouse 14th District.

The 1700 block of West North Avenue in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood where Juan Hidalgo, 25, allegedly entered a business with accomplices and robbed two people at gunpoint on July 18, 2026. (Google Maps, Chicago Police Department)

A suburban Berwyn man is facing felony armed robbery charges after walking into a Wicker Park business with accomplices, pulling out a gun, robbing two people, and striking a woman in the face before fleeing, according to Chicago Police.

What Happened

At approximately 10:50 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, multiple offenders entered a business in the 1700 block of West North Avenue near North Paulina Street in the Wicker Park neighborhood in the 14th District.

One suspect pulled out a gun. Another suspect struck a 48-year-old woman in the face, cutting her right eye.

The offenders took property and money from the 48-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man at gunpoint before fleeing the scene.

The 48-year-old woman was taken to a local hospital where she was treated for the cut on her right eye. She was reported in good condition.

Arrested More Than a Month Later

Chicago Police arrested Juan Hidalgo, 25, at 9:19 p.m. on August 24, 2026, in the 3400 block of South Harlem Avenue in Berwyn, Illinois.

He was identified as one of the offenders in the July 18 robbery and placed into custody without incident.

Juan Hidalgo (Chicago Police Department)

The CPD press release describes Hidalgo as one of the offenders, indicating additional suspects may still be sought.

The Charges

Hidalgo faces two felony counts of armed robbery with a firearm in connection with the July 18 incident.

A detention hearing is scheduled for August 26, 2026, at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse at 2600 South California Avenue.

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